Nintendo recently made a subtle but significant change to its Japanese website, requiring visitors to add one extra keystroke to reach the page. The site that was previously accessed via ‘nintendo.co.jp’ can now be found at ‘nintendo.com/jp’. Despite initial reactions of keyboard horror, Nintendo assures users that this update is part of “server environment improvements.” This change also aligns the Japanese site’s URL with Nintendo’s official sites in North America and Southeast Asia.
For those worried about the inconvenience, fear not. The old URL will continue to redirect users to the updated page for the foreseeable future. So while it may seem like a monumental change in the digital landscape, rest assured, this is about as mundane as it gets in the world of Nintendo updates. So until the next big reveal, keep your tinfoil hats on hold. This change doesn’t mean any big announcements, just a small adjustment in Nintendo’s digital realm.
